The Filipino bets were in competition among 28 international candidates who came to the Philippines for the pageant which also brought them to Bacolod City for a culture and heritage advocacy tour of local fashion, food and even games.

“What makes our pageant unique is that more than our candidates’ physical attributes, we give importance to their personality and advocacies” said MMCWI Chairman Saidali Abdilla Jr.

The title of Mister Culture World 2016 was previously won by Bob Royo of the Philippines.